To donate to this campaign by mail, please send a check:
Payable To:
RIP Medical Debt
Address:
RIP Medical Debt
P. O. Box 411675
Boston, MA 02241-1675
Memo Line:
Kyle Lenig — 46637
According to Indiana University, Indiana has the nation’s 11th highest rate of medical debt in collection. That’s the highest in the Midwest. Statewide, more than 18% of Hoosiers have medical debt in collection, totaling $2.2 billion.
I’ve had the privilege of both witnessing the strength of the community I was raised in and experiencing the warmth of the community I currently call home. Today, I stand before you with a heartfelt plea to join hands and make a significant difference in the lives of those who are burdened by medical debt.
Medical debt is a heavy load that millions of Americans carry, and it affects not only individuals but entire families and communities. It’s a financial obstacle that can be insurmountable, leading to stress, suffering, and even bankruptcy. We believe that everyone should have access to the care they need without the fear of crippling medical bills.
The mission is clear: to abolish medical debt in our communities and provide support to those who need it the most. By coming together, we can make a profound impact on the lives of our neighbors, friends, and loved ones.
We humbly request your support in this endeavor. Your generous contributions will go directly towards relieving medical debt and providing essential assistance to families in Indiana. Let us stand as one community, united in compassion and empathy, as we strive to alleviate the financial burdens that too many bear.
Every dollar donated brings us one step closer to our goal of a healthier, happier, and more financially secure community. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can create a future where medical debt is a thing of the past.
Join us today in this noble cause, and let’s make a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most. Together, we can achieve great things for our communities, both past and present. Thank you for your support and for being a part of this transformative journey.
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To donate to this campaign by mail, please send a check:
Payable To:
RIP Medical Debt
Address:
RIP Medical Debt
P. O. Box 411675
Boston, MA 02241-1675
Memo Line:
Kyle Lenig — 46637
- Recent Donations
- Denise R. just donated $106
- Anonymous just donated $10.90
- Anonymous just donated $106
- Anonymous just donated $529
- Drew H. just donated $1,585
- Anonymous just donated $58.50
- Lindsey M. just donated $26.80
New research on the impacts of medical debt
A new survey published by PerryUndem in 2023 shows that medical debt is a shared experience for patients across the country.
Key Findings
Patients are making tradeoffs that affect their daily lives.
- Nearly 7 in 10 Nearly 7 in 10 U.S. adults say they receive medical bills they cannot afford. Many are forced to delay paying the bill, put it on a credit card, or challenge the bill.
- 6 in 10 Six in ten patients report they have self-treated, delayed, or skipped dental and medical appointments. Thirty-four percent report changing the foods they eat or eating less food to afford health care.
People and patients feel trapped in debt and see no way out. They see medical debt as different from other forms of debt - entirely the fault of institutions and systems, and not something consumers have any control over.
- Nearly 50% Nearly half feel trapped and believe they will never be able to pay off their debt, while a third of respondents reported feeling heightened depression and anxiety.
- Nearly 9 in 10 Nearly 9 in 10 blame the health care industry for fueling the medical debt crisis - not patients themselves. They say the problem stems from the system putting profit over patients.
Fundraise for This Campaign
Start a fundraiser to help those in need. Set a personal fundraising goal and track online donations easily with RIP.
How RIP Works
Over a hundred million Americans, one in three, struggles with the weight of medical debt.
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You make a donation
We use data analytics to pinpoint the debt of those most in need: households that earn less than 4x the federal poverty level (varies by state, family size) or whose debts are 5% or more of annual income.
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RIP buys medical debt at a steep discount
We buy debt in bundles, millions of dollars at a time at a fraction of the original cost. This means your donation relieves about 100x its value in medical debt.
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Together we wipe out medical debt
People across the country receive letters that their debt has been erased. They have no tax consequences or penalties to consider. Just like that, they’re free of medical debt.
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